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Acts 21:39-40
International Children’s Bible
Acts 21:39-40
International Children’s Bible
39 Paul said, “No, I am a Jew from Tarsus in the country of Cilicia. I am a citizen of that important city. Please, let me speak to the people.”
40 The commander gave permission, so Paul stood on the steps. He waved with his hand so that the people would be quiet. When there was silence, Paul spoke to them in the Jewish language.[a]
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- 21:40; 22:2 Jewish language Aramaic, the language of the Jews in the first century.
Acts 21:39-40
New International Version
Acts 21:39-40
New International Version
39 Paul answered, “I am a Jew, from Tarsus(A) in Cilicia,(B) a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people.”
40 After receiving the commander’s permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned(C) to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic[a]:(D)
Footnotes
- Acts 21:40 Or possibly Hebrew; also in 22:2
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